IASSIDD sponsors international congresses once every three to four years. These international meetings provide an exciting opportunity for presenting recent findings as well as keynote addresses about major advances in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences related to intellectual disabilities. These advances are also addressed in presentations concerned with progress in the provision of services and supports for persons with intellectual disabilities.

Between World Congresses, the Associations holds Regional Congresses, in Europe, Asia-Pacific, or the Americas.

IASSIDD 2027 -18th World Congress, Dublin, Ireland

Abstract Submissions are now OPEN!

Theme: Inclusive Futures: Bridging Science, Policy and Lived Experience

This theme recognizes our Association’s commitment to Inclusion in all its complexities, and in promoting excellence in science, the building of evidence-informed Policy Solutions and in Practice.

The presentations will report on how advances in the biological, behavioural, humanities, and social sciences related to intellectual and developmental disabilities can promote the health, wellbeing and quality of life of individuals with intellectual disabilities and those who support them.

This is your opportunity to present your work, connect with colleagues, and contribute to an outstanding scientific programme.

Submit your:

• Individual Spoken Word Presentation

• Poster

• Round Table Discussion

• Symposium Proposal

We strongly encourage contributions demonstrating advancing scientific knowledge and innovation, rigorous approaches to inclusive and co-produced research, the exploration of technological and AI-supported advances in services and supports and the demonstration and achievement of demonstrate real-world policy impact. We welcome creative proposals for symposia, roundtables, and oral presentations reporting on completed or soon to be completed projects.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the programme. Submit today!

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